Speaking Out

Mike Delgado is a security officer in the Silicon Valley area. Read Mike's personal story and hear why he's working towards improving his job in the security industry, including the need for better equipment to keep officers and the public safe and affordable quality healthcare.

Kobra Oden is a security officer for a private security company, protecting Temple University in Philadelphia. Read her story and hear why she is standing up with her fellow officers for higher wages, affordable healthcare and better training to improve the security industry.

As a member of the bargaining committee during the last round of contract talks, Harrison and other security officers fought for higher wages, affordable healthcare, paid sick leave and job protection when work sites change security companies. Watch a video of Harrison telling his story.

"We all do better when we work together as one voice," says Securitas security officer at and SEIU Local 26 member Donna Alexander. "I found being on the bargaining committee for our last contract to be an exhilarating experience because we were so much more effective working together."

Talk to Roger Schutt for a few minutes about organizing security officers in the suburbs, and you gain an appreciation of why his fight is so vital. A Whelan security officer at Boston Scientific's campus, Roger routinely receives the appreciation of the tenant's employees and property managers--but can barely live on his wages while supporting his seven-year-old daughter.

ABM security officer and SEIU Local 26 member Renita Whicker knows first-hand what a great union contract can do for officers who've won the fight for a union. She's one of 1000 Minneapolis and St. Paul officiers who are Local 26 members. Watch her talk about being a security officer and union member in this video interview.

“I’m voting for the union because I want security to be a proud and honored profession,” says Eric Meade, a security officer . Eric is especially proud of those many times when he’s come to the aid of people having […]

I think it's time for a change. I remember being able to afford to go places--the stock car races and such--and now you can't. Whether it's low wages or the big corporate bailouts, workers these days are getting shafted. It's time for a change.